Demelo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Portuguese surname Demelo, is of toponymic origin, deriving from a place name where the original bearer resided or held land. The original name of the family's ancestral town was Merlo, which is an archaic form of "melro," the Portuguese word for "blackbird." The surname Demelo thus means "one who hailed from Melo."

Early Origins of the Demelo family

The surname Demelo was first found in Portugal in the town of the same name.The Demelo family is descended from Pedro Formarigues, who was aclled "de Riba de Vizela" as he was owned many estates in Riba de Vizela.

Early History of the Demelo family

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Demelo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: De Melo, Melo, Melos and others.

Early Notables of the Demelo family (pre 1700)

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